
handle: 10495/12687 , 10495/17900
RESUMEN: La falla cardíaca avanzada es una enfermedad grave con síntomas persistentes y limitación funcional grave, a pesar del tratamiento médico óptimo. Metodología: para la creación de la guía de práctica clínica (GPC) basada en la evidencia se siguieron los pasos definidos en la Guía Metodológica para la Elaboración de Guías de Práctica Clínica con Evaluación Económica en el Sistema General de Seguridad Social en Salud Colombiano del Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social. Resultados: se establecen las recomendaciones para el tratamiento de la falla cardíaca avanzada. Conclusión: existen algunas alternativas terapéuticas como los dispositivos de asistencia ventricular y el trasplante cardíaco que impactan la mortalidad en este grupo de pacientes.
ABSTRACT: Advanced heart failure is a serious disease with persistent symptoms and severe functional limitations, despite optimal medical management. Methodology: We followed the steps defined in the Methodological Guide for the Preparation of Clinical Practice Guidelines and Economic Evaluation in the General System of Social Security of the Colombian Ministry of Health and Social Protection to develop the clinical practice guidelines based on evidence (GPC). Results: In this issue we present the recommendations for advanced heart failure. Conclusion: There are some treatment alternatives for this group of patients, such as ventricular assistance devices and heart transplantation, which had proven to change mortality and improve functional class.
Heart Failure, Insuficiencia Cardíaca, Practice Guideline, Guía de Práctica Clínica, 616, Palliative Care, 610, Cuidados Paliativos, Guía
Heart Failure, Insuficiencia Cardíaca, Practice Guideline, Guía de Práctica Clínica, 616, Palliative Care, 610, Cuidados Paliativos, Guía
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